Prepare 2 cookies sheets by spraying with a baking spray or covering with parchment paper.
Add the cookie spread, softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar to a large mixing bowl and cream until light and creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated, scrape the bowl if needed and mix again.
Combine the flour and baking soda together in a small bowl.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix just until combined.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough onto cookie sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between cookies.
Place into the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheet for a minute.
Place the cookies on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before stacking or storing.
Notes
Optional Cookie GlazePlace 2 tablespoons of cookie butter, 1 tablespoon of corn syrup, and 1 tablespoon of milk or cream in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 15 to 30 seconds or just until the cookie butter melts. Stir to combine and add 3 tablespoons of sifted powdered sugar. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.TIPS
A #40 cookie scoop is equal to 2 tablespoons.
Once you have added flour to your cookie dough, do not overmix, or your cookie will be tough.
Leave at least 2 inches of space between the cookies when baking; they will spread.
I recommend parchment paper for all of your cookies. It makes clean-up easier, in my opinion.
If using unsalted butter or shortening, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the dry ingredients.
Any cookie butter can be used for this recipe, and you can also use peanut butter, almond butter, or any other nut butter. Nutella would also work.